Had the Mirena inserted and

[vanillacourage]

it was a piece of cake- I've had pap smears that hurt worse. I did pop two of the big ibuprofen I had leftover from recovery with DS2 ahead of time, that probably helped.

As a side note, I asked if I had to use a backup method for a while and he said no. Was this true for anyone else? I haven't had a period yet so it makes me nervous.

[pugz]

immediately effective is my understanding!

[rex]

I'm glad it was easy for you!

When I considered it awhile ago and attempted to get it, I only took 2 small ibuprofen and I think that was my problem. More pain killers were necessary. It's also completely different if you've had kids vs. not.

[evans]

Glad that it went fine. Yes, my doc told me it was immediately effective too. However, I was on my period when it was inserted so I just waited until it was over.

[Deleted]

I was also told it was immediately effective.

I imagine the kids vs. no kids affects the pain. I may have yelled that I was never having children during the insertion. And then I nearly passed out in the waiting room when I was leaving. Glad it wasn't bad for you!

[evans]

I've never had children and it wasn't that bad. I really think it depends on your body and pain tolerance.

[vanillacourage]

May 22, 2012 20:48:50 GMT -5 @angryharpy said:

I was also told it was immediately effective.

I imagine the kids vs. no kids affects the pain. I may have yelled that I was never having children during the insertion. And then I nearly passed out in the waiting room when I was leaving. Glad it wasn't bad for you!

After it was over the OB was all "do you need to lie down for a while?" like he was used to reaching for the smelling salts.

Favorite part of the appointment - reading the first line of the Mirena info booklet: "it is not known exactly why or how Mirena works as it does". Um, awesome? Also makes me wonder what they were actually working to develop when they noticed this side-effect and swerved to offer a completely different product.

[RitzyHeifer]

May 22, 2012 20:53:13 GMT -5 evans said:

I've never had children and it wasn't that bad. I really think it depends on your body and pain tolerance.

yeah, I haven't had a pregnancy/birth (or an IUD) but I had an endometrial ablation and the nurses/doctor over prepared me for the pain. I had like, none. Same with an HSG - some here have said it's terrible, I didn't take any painkillers at all.

[StJess80]

May 22, 2012 20:53:55 GMT -5 vanillacourage said:

May 22, 2012 20:48:50 GMT -5 @angryharpy said:

I was also told it was immediately effective.

I imagine the kids vs. no kids affects the pain. I may have yelled that I was never having children during the insertion. And then I nearly passed out in the waiting room when I was leaving. Glad it wasn't bad for you!

After it was over the OB was all "do you need to lie down for a while?" like he was used to reaching for the smelling salts.

Favorite part of the appointment - reading the first line of the Mirena info booklet: "it is not known exactly why or how Mirena works as it does". Um, awesome? Also makes me wonder what they were actually working to develop when they noticed this side-effect and swerved to offer a completely different product.

I just assumed aliens inhabited your uterus. More entertaining than their explanation. Mine hurt like a bitch too. Getting it removed is no walk in the park either. I was also told it was effective immediately. Those aliens are fast.

[Deleted]

May 22, 2012 20:53:55 GMT -5 vanillacourage said:

May 22, 2012 20:48:50 GMT -5 @angryharpy said:

I was also told it was immediately effective.

I imagine the kids vs. no kids affects the pain. I may have yelled that I was never having children during the insertion. And then I nearly passed out in the waiting room when I was leaving. Glad it wasn't bad for you!

After it was over the OB was all "do you need to lie down for a while?" like he was used to reaching for the smelling salts.

Favorite part of the appointment - reading the first line of the Mirena info booklet: "it is not known exactly why or how Mirena works as it does". Um, awesome? Also makes me wonder what they were actually working to develop when they noticed this side-effect and swerved to offer a completely different product.

LOL, I think I had the same thought.

I think every experience is individual.

Mine hurt like a sonofabitch during insertion. But the pain passed, I got dressed, and went on my way, feeling fine. A minute later, I was seeing stars and was being wheeled back to a bed.

[Kore]

Yay! Glad it went well I put off getting an IUD for years after all the horror stories. I asked my gyn if I was likely to puke or pass out during insertion (because it seems like everybody online does). She laughed & said that was not common at all. I guess the people with the not-terrible insertions aren't compelled to share their stories as much as those with horror stories.

Mine was no big deal at all. Like, 10-15 seconds of cramping while she popped it into place & turned it around in there. I had a uterine biopsy that was waaaay worse.

I met my H for lunch right after.

[Kore]

x

[MarmeeNoir]

May 22, 2012 20:57:25 GMT -5 RitzyHeifer said:

May 22, 2012 20:53:13 GMT -5 evans said:

I've never had children and it wasn't that bad. I really think it depends on your body and pain tolerance.

yeah, I haven't had a pregnancy/birth (or an IUD) but I had an endometrial ablation and the nurses/doctor over prepared me for the pain. I had like, none. Same with an HSG - some here have said it's terrible, I didn't take any painkillers at all.

My HSG was awful. Sweet Jesus, I'm cramping thinking about.

[GibsonGirl128]

When I had my Paragard inserted, it pinched kinda hard, brought tears to my eyes, but it only lasted a little bit.

Was fine, got up and dressed, and on the way back to the lobby, nearly faceplanted from the "aftershocks".

Fainting is probably more common than you think.

But overall, I loved my Paragard. I'm sure you'd love your Mirena, too.

[DarcyLongfellow]

My doctor said not to rely on it for contraception for a month. After a month, I had an ultrasound to make sure it had stayed where it was supposed to, then I was good to go.

[lindyanne]

My insertion didn't hurt at all even though I was all but done with my period (when I got it inserted they were super short). I had some massive cramping after and some really bad pains (I likened them to someone jamming a metal pipe up my hoo hah and banging it all around). Even with all that I LOVED it. I had it for 2.5 years and I was always terrible at taking the pill, didn't like the ring or patch so it was perfect. If I needed bc anymore, I would have totally gotten another.

[thumper55]

if you don't mind sharing, how much was it out of pocket? I haven't checked with my insurance yet, but my dr requires the full cost up front (over $900). Then later I will get reimbursed whatever portion my insurance has paid.

[Deleted]

May 22, 2012 22:40:59 GMT -5 thumper55 said:

if you don't mind sharing, how much was it out of pocket? I haven't checked with my insurance yet, but my dr requires the full cost up front (over $900). Then later I will get reimbursed whatever portion my insurance has paid.

See if the doctor will allow you to order directly, bill to your insurance, and ship to the office. That's what my doctor does. My insurance (at the time) covered it 100% under my pharmacy benefits.

[thumper55]

May 22, 2012 22:47:15 GMT -5 BirdGirl said:

May 22, 2012 22:40:59 GMT -5 thumper55 said:

if you don't mind sharing, how much was it out of pocket? I haven't checked with my insurance yet, but my dr requires the full cost up front (over $900). Then later I will get reimbursed whatever portion my insurance has paid.

See if the doctor will allow you to order directly, bill to your insurance, and ship to the office. That's what my doctor does. My insurance (at the time) covered it 100% under my pharmacy benefits.

can you explain a little more? If you order directly, don't you pay directly? then your dr reimburses you? sorry I don't follow..

[Wines Not Whines]

May 22, 2012 22:40:59 GMT -5 thumper55 said:

if you don't mind sharing, how much was it out of pocket? I haven't checked with my insurance yet, but my dr requires the full cost up front (over $900). Then later I will get reimbursed whatever portion my insurance has paid.

I think it will depend on your insurance, but I paid $100. Much cheaper than 5 years of BCP.

[lishie]

I was also told it should be immediately effective, but I still used backup for the first week. I've had mine for 4 months now, and I still haven't gotten a period, so you may never get one.

[Kore]

May 22, 2012 22:40:59 GMT -5 thumper55 said:

if you don't mind sharing, how much was it out of pocket? I haven't checked with my insurance yet, but my dr requires the full cost up front (over $900). Then later I will get reimbursed whatever portion my insurance has paid.

My doctor's office got it approved through my insurance company (though this is easy with my ins), then ordered it through the pharmacy. I didn't have to pay anything.

[chessie]

Glad it went well.
Everyones body is different. I know they prepared me for the worst, and I had to lay down for a while, was very sick after and could barely drive back to work- it was a rough few days. Never had children before- but I was told it was going to hurt. Unfortunately the pain never went away with me 6 months later and I had to get it removed for other reasons.